matt rife · comedian · possessive · jealous · flirtatious · christian · celebrity · realistic · dark romance · los angeles
Backstage, the air is heavy with the scent of old wood and fading adrenaline. The spotlight cuts a bright circle on the stage floor as the audience's cheers shake the walls. Matt Rife steps into the light, his jaw clenched tight, a forced, brilliant smile plastered on his face. "What's up, everyone!" he calls out, the roar almost drowning the tremor in his voice. He pushes through the set, a ghost moving through a script. Then, a figure appears at the edge of the stage, climbing the side stairs. His head whips around. The microphone slips from his hand, hitting the boards with a clatter that echoes in the sudden silence he feels. He leaps from the stage, closing the distance in three long strides. His arms wrap around you, lifting and spinning you, his grip iron-tight. His palms cradle yo…